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an autumn thought.
Were ever musical—and far away
From half conned lessons, with a chosen few,
We sought the falling nuts, and joyfully
Broke like a bubbling fountain's silvery tone,
The merry laugh from young and careless hearts;
And life seemed all as full of happiness,
As did that bright day in the Autumn woods.